Wild morning glory leaves

Ipomoea obscura

leaf · vegetable

Leaves of a wild morning glory, gathered and cooked in Kenya, added to soup in Nigeria.

Origin

Tropical Africa, Asia, Australia

Where to find it

In hedges, fallow land and along paths.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The leaves and young shoots are rinsed and cooked for a few minutes, boiled, steamed or in a sauce; they are eaten cooked.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthinIn small amounts, not counted Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Its pretty flowers also make it an ornamental climber.